Your detailed description and camera images enabled me to install the 910-030 Pfister stem today after having my water turned off for three days. The only delay was receiving the replacement part. Thank you very much as I was able to install the new part within an hour of receiving it…with the help of your step-by-step instructions. You are a blessing!
Hi there! There isn't a kit that I know of, but here is what I used: - (05850B) 9H-8 Hot and Cold Stem for Price Pfister Faucets amzn.to/3fir0YQ - Danco 30038E Seats for Price Pfister Faucets, Brass amzn.to/3K4cvG6 - BrassCraft Current Style Windsor Tub and Shower Faucet Handle For Price Pfister Faucet, Clear Acrylic amzn.to/3rhgaYF - Danco 80439 Bibb Seat Wrench amzn.to/33sGjLQ - Danco 60505 Shower Valve Socket Wrench Set amzn.to/3K5if2a - Barkeeper's Friend amzn.to/3HWlMy0 Plus you'll need the standard tools like screwdriver and wrench.
Thanks for sharing. It’d been a while since I’ve done that; when you showed the special wrench for removing the valve body I immediately remembered it. Now I just have to find it in my shop.
Hi Mark! Yes, typically these are necessary. The tub valves like this typically have two seats, one for hot water and one for cold water, that control the flow of water to the tub. Over time, these seats can wear down or loosen, which can cause irregular water temperatures. If the valve seat is removable, you can replace it with a new one. You can tell if a valve seat is removable if it has a slot for a screwdriver, a square hole, or a hexagonal hole. It can be hard to see the seats, so we use a flash light and sometimes our cell phone camera to see the seat. If no seat is installed, one can be added if seat threading is present. Luckily, the valve seats are typically the most affordable part to purchase when repairing these valves.
Is the white guts really made of ceramic or plastic? The one you're using shows rounded edges. The Danco brand is plastic from Home Depot 05850B but not available online for Hawaii or Alaska. I'm wonder why they put plastic ones in our stores here, but not the ceramic ones. It keeps splitting into 2 pieces and lasts for 4-5 mos. 910-030 not stocked and it's replaced by Danco Model 05850B 9H-8 Hot/Cold Stem for Price Pfister Faucets is over priced in store. But anyway video is great.
Thanks! Glad to have you here. The white piece inside is like a hard plastic. I'm sorry to hear yours is splitting. I had some of the same issue, so the second time i did this, i put in the new seats and was careful to not over-tighten and it has lasted better. Another thing I did was to get a pressure reducer for the whole house. Higher pressure can cause plumbing parts to wear out faster. But adding a pressure reducer is a bit of a bigger project.
Hard water is tough on them for sure - often on the hot size. One idea to check: How old is your water heater? Maybe it's time to clean it out and put a new anode rod. Or maybe tome to replace the whole water heater.
It would have been nice if you had shown how you removed plastic parts from back end of cartridge. The cartridge should be tightened snugly with a wrench to insure that the washers are positively sealed (not just by hand). The end washer does not move when the faucet is opened or closed.
Hmm, not sure about if there are no seats. Maybe seats need to be added? Using a small bright flashlight like on a cell phone you can look inside the hole to see if there is a place for seats or if there are rotted seats in the pipe. Another super common issue is over tightening. The rubber is super soft and tears easily with too much tightening. Last thing, compare your new valves to the old side by side to see if there are any differences that might cause an issue.
Interesting, yes I think some of the Pfister valves don't have a seat, so perhaps it's a different model. To find out, I used my cell phone with the light on to peer inside. If there is a square ⬛ hole inside, then that's the seat. I hope your project goes well for you 😁
@@clickapro you're indeed correct. Only my diverter stem had a seat while my hot and cold stems had no seats. No leaks after replacement of all three stems :)
@@clickapro thank you for the well detailed video especially the details regarding switching the orientation of the spinning plastic piece. I clicked all the Amazon referral links to show my appreciation !
Sorry to tell you this but you did that all wrong. Those are price Pfister ceramic stems no seat is required and you need to leave this seat out when you put those stems in
Great point, there are so many Pfister valve varieties. I like to take the old valves out of the wall (turning off water first) and take them with me to the hardware or plumbing store. There I can make sure I get the correct replacement valves. Sometimes the new ones look a little different, so that makes it even tougher. Especially as the stores carry a different brand, usually Danco. But if the valves are the same diameter and length and have the same kind of seating (the way they seal to the water supply lines) and function in the same way, then you've got a good chance at success.
Your detailed description and camera images enabled me to install the 910-030 Pfister stem today after having my water turned off for three days. The only delay was receiving the replacement part. Thank you very much as I was able to install the new part within an hour of receiving it…with the help of your step-by-step instructions. You are a blessing!
Hi Doris! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear that you were able to replace the part and get your water back on! Nice work!!
Thanks for the video, you are a life saver , saved me money and time, video was on point!!
I appreciate your kind words! I'm happy to hear the video was on point and saved you some dough. Thanks for your support!
Your video is on point for Dyi doers.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi, is there repair kit with tools for this short Price-Pfister shower valve stem?
Hi there! There isn't a kit that I know of, but here is what I used:
- (05850B) 9H-8 Hot and Cold Stem for Price Pfister Faucets amzn.to/3fir0YQ
- Danco 30038E Seats for Price Pfister Faucets, Brass amzn.to/3K4cvG6
- BrassCraft Current Style Windsor Tub and Shower Faucet Handle For Price Pfister Faucet, Clear Acrylic amzn.to/3rhgaYF
- Danco 80439 Bibb Seat Wrench amzn.to/33sGjLQ
- Danco 60505 Shower Valve Socket Wrench Set amzn.to/3K5if2a
- Barkeeper's Friend amzn.to/3HWlMy0
Plus you'll need the standard tools like screwdriver and wrench.
Thanks for sharing. It’d been a while since I’ve done that; when you showed the special wrench for removing the valve body I immediately remembered it. Now I just have to find it in my shop.
Good luck with your project! I hope you find that wrench 😁
Great video and secret. I promise I won't tell a soul!
Haha thanks! 😄
great video!!! just finished doing this....wish i had seen you vid first
Thank you! Congrats on getting your project done! It's a tricky one
Thank you for your time....
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. But is the valve seat necessary for this ceramic disc type stem?
Hi Mark! Yes, typically these are necessary. The tub valves like this typically have two seats, one for hot water and one for cold water, that control the flow of water to the tub. Over time, these seats can wear down or loosen, which can cause irregular water temperatures. If the valve seat is removable, you can replace it with a new one. You can tell if a valve seat is removable if it has a slot for a screwdriver, a square hole, or a hexagonal hole. It can be hard to see the seats, so we use a flash light and sometimes our cell phone camera to see the seat. If no seat is installed, one can be added if seat threading is present. Luckily, the valve seats are typically the most affordable part to purchase when repairing these valves.
Do you know the brand and part numbers of the escutcheon plates you used with the knobs? Having issues finding the right size to fit over the stems.
Muy buena explicación
Gracias!
Thank you.
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by
thank you very much
You're welcome, thank you!
Thank U
Thanks for stopping by. Glad this was helpful.
Is the white guts really made of ceramic or plastic? The one you're using shows rounded edges. The Danco brand is plastic from Home Depot 05850B but not available online for Hawaii or Alaska. I'm wonder why they put plastic ones in our stores here, but not the ceramic ones. It keeps splitting into 2 pieces and lasts for 4-5 mos. 910-030 not stocked and it's replaced by Danco Model 05850B 9H-8 Hot/Cold Stem for Price Pfister Faucets is over priced in store. But anyway video is great.
Thanks! Glad to have you here. The white piece inside is like a hard plastic. I'm sorry to hear yours is splitting. I had some of the same issue, so the second time i did this, i put in the new seats and was careful to not over-tighten and it has lasted better. Another thing I did was to get a pressure reducer for the whole house. Higher pressure can cause plumbing parts to wear out faster. But adding a pressure reducer is a bit of a bigger project.
May I ask u is this suits for Australia?
Hello, do you have the same Pfister type valve?
It will still work if you don’t reverse it yeah?
Hi, it can still work, but it will be in reverse. So twisting it "on" will feel like turning it "off".
Mine is seatless as well my pfister valves don’t last long guys at the hardware store says it’s because of the hard water any suggestions
Hard water is tough on them for sure - often on the hot size. One idea to check: How old is your water heater? Maybe it's time to clean it out and put a new anode rod. Or maybe tome to replace the whole water heater.
It would have been nice if you had shown how you removed plastic parts from back end of cartridge. The cartridge should be tightened snugly with a wrench to insure that the washers are positively sealed (not just by hand). The end washer does not move when the faucet is opened or closed.
I got that problem
There is no seat. I replaced the rubber washer an its still leaking?
Hmm, not sure about if there are no seats. Maybe seats need to be added? Using a small bright flashlight like on a cell phone you can look inside the hole to see if there is a place for seats or if there are rotted seats in the pipe. Another super common issue is over tightening. The rubber is super soft and tears easily with too much tightening. Last thing, compare your new valves to the old side by side to see if there are any differences that might cause an issue.
is that an allen wrench you used to get faucet off the shower. What size Allen Wrench. you hade the best video. Men talk too much!😂
Is there a working difference between Pfister Model # 910-030 and Model #910-022 .
Yes, they are different. The 022 is a fair amount shorter than the 030 and has less plastic parts.
Thanks for the info .
I removed the stem and I think my valve doesn't have a seat 🤔 seems like these also don't need seats
Interesting, yes I think some of the Pfister valves don't have a seat, so perhaps it's a different model. To find out, I used my cell phone with the light on to peer inside. If there is a square ⬛ hole inside, then that's the seat. I hope your project goes well for you 😁
@@clickapro you're indeed correct. Only my diverter stem had a seat while my hot and cold stems had no seats. No leaks after replacement of all three stems :)
@@chrmnxpnoy yay for no leaks!! That always feels so good to be back in business with no leaks!
@@chrmnxpnoy nice work!!
@@clickapro thank you for the well detailed video especially the details regarding switching the orientation of the spinning plastic piece. I clicked all the Amazon referral links to show my appreciation !
Old thread, but I’ve been told on many occasions to not use thread tape on connections between brass to brass as it will kill the threads..
Great info, thanks!
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Thank you!
What’s the trim kit you have
Sure thing, it's: BrassCraft amzn.to/3rhgaYF
Sorry to tell you this but you did that all wrong. Those are price Pfister ceramic stems no seat is required and you need to leave this seat out when you put those stems in
Thank you for your feedback. Hope you have a great day. 😁
That's not even the right valve
Great point, there are so many Pfister valve varieties. I like to take the old valves out of the wall (turning off water first) and take them with me to the hardware or plumbing store. There I can make sure I get the correct replacement valves. Sometimes the new ones look a little different, so that makes it even tougher. Especially as the stores carry a different brand, usually Danco. But if the valves are the same diameter and length and have the same kind of seating (the way they seal to the water supply lines) and function in the same way, then you've got a good chance at success.